adept
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http://www.stephen-knapp.com/ A friend introduced me to this man's work a few months back and this started me on the path of Krsna Consciousness and Vedic study. What a brilliant website. A feast of Vedic information.
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Wow ! So many fascinating testimonials, some of which sound amazing. If these stories are true, then more people really need to practice this.
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Bumpety bump ! Been giving this another go and it really feels good. Simple, but very powerful. The after effects are extremely strong.
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I've only just learned something truly awful about the scandal surrounding the Hare Krishna movement, especially Prabhupada, who made lots of disparaging remarks against women, jews, racist and bigoted comments and views. There's also some concerns of paedophile activity, poisonings and even murder ! I had no idea whatsoever of any of this ! I'm sorry but I can't be part of any practice, however beneficial, with a such a sick, twisted and tainted past.
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http://www.stephen-knapp.com/curing_depression_with_spirituality.htm
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http://www.stephen-knapp.com/chanting_hare_krishna.htm This has REALLY helped me in my recent nervous breakdown/depression episode.
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I really like this. Thanks for the bump 3bob.
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Thank you Chris D. This might be of use to me. I have been suffering from depression, anxiety, low mood and low self esteem. I've been away from the forums for a couple of months because of this.
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Just some thoughts I thought I'd share from personal experience. To really study and practice the Way, we must become self-reliant, allowing our own minds and hearts to guide us. Break free from the shackles of organized religion, cults and spiritual groups. Become a solitary cultivator and tell very few people of your practices. Be yourself, not how other's want you to be. Cut back on 'spiritual' books. Too much, and clouding of the mind and confusion arise. If you must read spiritual literature, limit yourself. Get out in nature, as often as possible, preferably alone and use every one of your senses to experience the wonders of life. Meditation, contemplation, and observing the workings of the world and universe are all that's really needed. We must become both teacher and student. Zhuangzi Chapter 2: 'If you allow your mind to guide you, who then can be seen as being without a teacher ?'
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I love the Silmarillion. Might need to read it again though.
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I once took 3000 dried psilocybin mushrooms in a single dose. It was an interesting night.
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http://thetaobums.com/topic/34395-relying-on-no-one-but-yourself/?p=538491
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There is no enlightenment to reach. The journey and the destination are one.
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Entering the Tao of Sudden Enlightenment free resource
adept replied to GrandmasterP's topic in Daoist Discussion
Even emptiness is empty ! -
Entering the Tao of Sudden Enlightenment free resource
adept replied to GrandmasterP's topic in Daoist Discussion
You're quite correct, it has nothing to do with Dao(ism). That is because Daoism and Buddhism are man made religions created many years after the words were spoken and written. But - it has everything to do with the Dao. The unfathomable, unnameable. I couldn't care less about the validity and accuracy of translations. I have learned to look beyond the words and focus on the message. If you really want something to read, try Dogen's Shobogenzo. Then wordplay and the differences between Dao(ism) and Buddh(ism) will disappear. Dogen will blow your mind and you'll never look at life the same way again. You will find enlightenment and the Dao while your eating a Snickers bar ! -
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adept replied to GrandmasterP's topic in Daoist Discussion
Forget the wordplay chidragon and look/feel/experience the essence of the teachings. Less books and words and more practical experience and you'll find there is no difference. -
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adept replied to GrandmasterP's topic in Daoist Discussion
The Dao is enlightenment. People today have cheapened the word 'Dao'. Chapter 1 of the DDJ tells you all you need to know. You can try and explain the Dao to others, just as you can 'enlightenment', but in the end all words fail. It can only be experienced. -
Marvellous. I'll look forward to listening.
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Hi Lin. I would love to hear an in depth talk on Pure Land Cultivation if you get the chance.
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Entering the Tao of Sudden Enlightenment free resource
adept replied to GrandmasterP's topic in Daoist Discussion
The Dao is to be found in all things, you only need to have the means to feel/experience it. I agree that Buddhism and Daoism are different. But contained within these man-made religions are the roadmaps to the joy and appreciation of all life. Drop the isms. They are a barrier to the wonders of the unfathomable Dao. -
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adept replied to GrandmasterP's topic in Daoist Discussion
No, don't delete this. This is an excellent link GMP. So what if it's not Daoism, it is still a signpost pointing to the unfathomable. We humans create sects, sub-sects, lineages, traditions blah blah. These man-made constucts are barriers to experiencing the Dao. Forget about whether something's 100% Daoist or 100% Buddhist. It just is.There is so much value in Ch'an and Zen teachings if you remove the cloak of ism. As I've said before, most Ch'an and Zen practitioners are closer to the Dao than people that argue about semantics and word play on a Daoist forum. -
This has been the way of the majority of humans who are spiritual seekers, since the dawn of time. Lineage, association, club, sect, tradition etc all have someone at the top who makes the rules. If we step away from all the religious trappings, and focus all our energy and intention on the essence, then all will be revealed.
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That's a different Vaj.
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What do you think the forum can do to attract some quality teachers?
adept replied to thelerner's topic in General Discussion
What about teachers with diploma's ?